![]() ![]() MyRise returns as the games story mode, but it’s taken a slightly different route this time around. It’s cool to see it transition, but sometimes it takes control out of your hands for too long playing a wrestling game, it sort of sucks to not wrestle for long stretches of time while watching video clips (that have commentary removed and repetitive generic rock music playing over them instead). Additionally, they splice in real-match footage with the gameplay at regular intervals. You can’t just “finish the match”, you have to achieve all the goals, which can make them go for upwards of 20 minutes each. Where Showcase continues to falter though is in its execution of the matches themselves you have to complete super-specific challenges to progress the “story” of the match some start easy like hitting a combo or being in a certain position, but others require specific actions that are easily counterable, or require such specific movements that they’re difficult to trigger. It also adds variety, as you’ll be playing as a different superstar for each match, as opposed to just being stuck with the same one over and over. He was always known for being difficult to beat, and that did mean that those wrestlers who managed to topple him were involved in some particularly cool moments. In a bit of a twist compared to previous years, this time you’re not playing as John Cena in each match, but rather playing against him. My partner in particular, a newer wrestling fan, enjoyed learning about what made his career special as I played through the iconic matches. Much like previous years, it’s brilliant as a fan of the product and of the man himself to get his personal recorded insights into what made those matches special, with additional context. The Showcase mode in 2K23 focuses on John Cena, one of the biggest wrestling stars in WWE history, focusing many matches that stood out during his career. That said, when the camera pans back to show both rings (necessary when they’re both full), it can be a little difficult to see what is happening, which could be an issue for those playing on smaller screens. The middle space between both rings ( dubbed “The Trench“) also makes for some new moves that are unique to the match entirely, which is exciting. It translates really well into the game, with lots of action taking place across both rings, with pin and submission attempts being tactical and challenging to pull off without being interrupted. With two rings, surrounded by one big cage, and up to eight wrestlers in the mix at once (entering at different times, bringing weapons in at each interval), it’s chaotic to say the least. This classic match that has been recently brought back into the spotlight through NXT and now Survivor Series last year, it’s easily the boldest and most complicated match type they’ve added. The big addition to WWE 2K23 on a fundamental level is Wargames as a new match type.
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